Dec. 18, 2012
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Former president George H.W. Bush and his wife. / Charles Krupa, AP

by David Jackson, USA TODAY

by David Jackson, USA TODAY

Former president George H.W. Bush remains hospitalized in Houston, but could be home for Christmas, a hospital spokesman said Tuesday.

"President Bush's physical therapy continues to progress, and his doctors are increasingly confident he will be released in time to celebrate Christmas at home with his family," said George Kovacik, a spokesman for Methodist Hospital.

"He remains in stable condition," Kovacik said.

Bush, 88, has been in the hospital since Nov. 23 for treatment of a bronchitis-related cough.